Two patients who were in the intensive care unit of the Institute of Cardiac Surgery in Bishkek when the fire broke out have died, according to the the Kyrgyz news agency (Kabar).
The Minister of Health Erkin Checheibaev said that the fire started in the basement, and the building was filled with smoke.
“There were patients on artificial ventilation after surgery in intensive care unit. Due to the fire, patients were evacuated to the neighboring building of the Cardiology Center, but despite resuscitation measures, two patients died. Currently, there are two adult patients and seven children in the intensive care unit of the Cardiology Center. All appropriate measures are being taken,” the minister said.
As a result of the incident, 260 people were evacuated, including 216 patients and 44 medical personnel.
